Ricoh Information Processing Apparatus and Data Management Method, EP4156057A1
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The European Patent Office published patent application EP4156057A1 filed by Ricoh Company, Ltd. on April 15, 2026. The application covers information processing apparatus, data management methods, and carrier mediums classified under IPC G06Q 10/10. A European search report is included with the publication (kind code A1).
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The EPO published patent application EP4156057A1 for Ricoh Company, Ltd.'s information processing apparatus and data management method, now available as prior art. The publication includes a European search report (kind A1) covering all designated European states.
For competitors in information processing, data management, and document imaging technologies, this publication establishes a prior art date for potential blocking patents in the G06Q business method space. Companies developing similar systems should review for potential infringement risks or freedom-to-operate gaps before proceeding with R&D investments.
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INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, DATA MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND CARRIER MEDIUM
Publication EP4156057A1 Kind: A1 Apr 15, 2026
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Ricoh Company, Ltd.
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Utoh, Yohsuke
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G06Q 10/10 20230101AFI20230203BHEP
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AL, AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, LI, LT, LU, LV, MC, MK, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SI, SK, SM, TR
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